Gospel Summary
Following the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, people were very excited about Jesus. Many of them recognized the presence of God in the miracles of Jesus, but they still thought in earthly ideas of bread. They followed Jesus hoping to see more signs. Jesus reminded the people about the bread God provided through Moses when the Israelites were lost in the wilderness. He explained that was only bread to satisfy a temporary hunger, but the bread God sent in Jesus would satisfy their hunger forever.

Reflection for Families
As parents, we spend a great deal of our resources (time, energy, money) providing bread for our family. We know, of course, that ÒbreadÓ is figurative for housing, clothing, food, fine arts lessons, sports instruction, vacations and camps. We are challenged by this gospel today to spend at least an equal amount of our resources helping our children recognize Jesus as the true bread from heaven. Consider sincerely how you might meet the challenge of this gospel.

Bringing the Gospel into Your Family
Jesus was a real person, visible to people we read about in the Bible. From earlier scriptures (in the Season of Easter) we know Jesus is still with us today. Think together about some of the ways we know Jesus' presence in our world. Share how you understand that Jesus is present to us in the Eucharist at Mass.

Discussion Starters
1. My image of Jesus in the Eucharist is . . .
2. As I grow older, my value of material things has changed in that . . .
3. I recognized Jesus as true bread from heaven this week when . . .

Connecting to Faith First Legacy Edition
At Home Family Guide, theme 27
Kindergarten, chapter 16
Grade 1, chapter 14
Grade 2, chapter 8
Grade 3, chapter 13
Grade 4, chapter 12
Grade 5, chapter 14
Grade 6, chapter 15
Junior High, Church and Sacraments, chapter 10

Connecting to Faith First
At Home Family Guide, theme 27
Kindergarten, chapter 16
Grade 1, chapter 14
Grade 2, chapter 8
Grade 3, chapter 16
Grade 4, chapter 12
Grade 5, chapter 14
Grade 6, chapter 15
Junior High, Liturgy and Morality, chapter 6